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Talking Futurama - Bendless Love

This month's Talking Futurama brings us the long-awaited return of Flexo, Bender's identical robo-twin with a fetching goatee. But things get complicated when Angleyne—Flexo's ex-wife—enters the picture and falls for Bender. And somehow, the robot mafia is involved, too! Listen in and learn the best kind of coin to have up your nose, how to properly repair a broken Slinky, and why we all miss Jan Hooks. So sit back and enjoy yet another unbendable podcast!

Talking Simpsons - Bart Gets Hit By A Car With Matt Christman

We welcome back our pal Matt Christman from Chapo Trap House for our return to a landmark episode of The Simpsons! As the title suggests, Bart is injured, he goes to Hell, and then returns to sue Mr. Burns. All of this with the help of the debuting Lionel Hutz and Nick Riviera, making this a very important episode. Listen now before Burns crushes you ...

What A Cartoon! - Sailor Moon R "Mirror, Mirror On The Wall"

Chosen by premium Patreon subscriber Alex, we're returning to the one named Sailor Moon, only this time we're focusing on the North American English dub of the '90s. We're digging deep into the Canadian accents of Serena, Amy, Raye, Lita, Mina and the rest. Then we discuss the fun and silly episode Mirror Mirror On The Wall. Fight evil by moonlight and listen now!

Talking Simpsons - HOMЯ With Andrew Jupin

We welcome back Andrew Jupin from the awesome We Hate Movies podcast to talk about this crayon-fueled episode! After attending an animation festival, Homer for some reason learns he is stupid because a crayon is shoved into his brain. This leads him to a rollercoaster of emotions disproving divinity and pissing off all of his friends. It all leads to a tragic e...

What A Cartoon! - Capitol Critters "Hat and Mouse"

Chosen by premium Patreon subscriber Professor Gascan, this week we're covering one of the infamous prime time toons that came out in the wake of Bartmania, Capitol Critters! How did Hanna-Barbera combine with the Hill Street Blues creators to try and fail to make a politics-meets-talking-animals toon? How quickly was it canceled? We'll cover all of that and more with this forgotten piece of pop culture!

Talking Simpsons - Itchy & Scratchy & Marge With Toby Jones & Maddie Queripel

This week we return to the world of animation and who better to guide us than a couple of animation creators, returning guest Toby Jones (Regular Show, OK K.O.) and Maddie Queripel (Regular Show, Infinity Train)! As Marge becomes the nemesis of cartoon violence, we talk about art vs influence, the cartoon history this episode reflects, and how much th...

What A Cartoon! - Donald Duck "Der Fuehrer's Face"

Chosen by premium Patreon subscriber Loki, we're approaching a very historically important but controversial cartoon starring Donald Duck (and if you're not in the mood to hear about nazi atrocities, we understand). First, we explore Donald's 1934 debut, how he was at the height of his popularity just as global war was breaking out. Then we talk about Disney's WWII propaganda, this Oscar-winning attack on history's greatest monster, the long legacy since its release in 1943, and more!

TalKing of the Hill - Meet the Manger Babies

It's the season finale of TalKing of the Hill, the Super Bowl of podcasts! This week, Luanne finds her calling as the host of a Christian puppet show, and casts Hank in the role of God. But will her faith be shaken when he opts to host his Super Bowl party instead? Listen in and learn the proper chip dip thickness, whether or not the word "sextopus" offends sensibilities, and how a couch can be used as a giant napkin. All this and Troy Aikman wraps up TalKing of the Hill Season 2 Part 1!

Talking Simpsons - Skinner's Sense of Snow With Eric Syzska

We celebrate the holidays in the summer with returning pal Eric Szyszka from the We Hate Movies podcast! The kids are trapped in the school, Ned and Homer brave a blizzard, and somehow that leads to jokes about camels and ball sacks. We sort through the weirdest Xmas episode ever on this week's podcast, so listen before it's on your permanent record!

Vote On The July 2021 What A Cartoon Movie!

Our summer is just getting started and we at Talking Simpsons Network are working hard on preparing more podcasts for all of you! As we enter June, we're not just hard at work on Talking Simpsons and What A Cartoon, but also on our monthly $10 premium podcast, and we'll need your help to decide what we'll be covering in July.

Currently, we're so far ahead in podcast recordings that we've alread...

A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Cool World

Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1992's Cool World! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. ...

What A Cartoon Movie! - Cool World

Starting with Fritz the Cat, Ralph Bakshi made quite a name for himself as an underground animation director—and it all ended nearly 30 years ago with his infamous flop, Cool World. This live-action/animation hybrid aspired to be an R-rated Roger Rabbit, but came into being with an undercooked plot, surprisingly shoddy animation, and weak special effects. Listen in as animation historian Thad Komorowski (of the 2021-05-31 04:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post

What A Cartoon! - The June 2021 Schedule

Summer has arrived once again, and unlike last year, you'll probably be spending a lot more time outside. But thankfully, our reassuring voices will be in your ears for another round of great podcasts during this gradual reopening of society. This month kicks off with a look at one of the most infamous (but historically important) Donald Duck cartoons, followed by a discussion about a truly forgotten...

Talking Futurama - The Birdbot of Ice-Catraz

This week, we've got an environmental episode about spilled dark matter and horny penguins that finds the Planet Express crew on Pluto. When Bender gets sentenced to community service for his nature crimes and goes undercover as a penguin, an Orca mishap leads him to believe he's actually a penguin in a series of events that can only lead to a hilariously cruel ending. Listen in and learn the location of nature's pocket, the primary tasks of a penguin, and an important lesson in why ...

TalKing of the Hill - The Unbearable Blindness of Laying

This week, we've got a star-studded Christmas episode with Tammy Wynette as Hank's mom and Carl Reiner as her new beau! The two visit Hank for the holidays, and his struggle to accept his mom's new boyfriend leads to a case of hysterical blindness when he catches the two elderly houseguests having sex on the kitchen table. Listen in and learn which animal is sacred to the Jewish people, the dangers of poking yourself in the eye, and the importance of having a foam finger that accurately refle...

Talk to the Audience?!? - May 2021

Summer's about to begin, so grab a Long Island Ice Tea and listen along for our monthly community podcast! We chat about all the Simpsons news from May (from Star Wars to Swartzwelder), we preview some of our fun upcoming podcasts, we chat about all our fun adventures in the last month, AND we respond to some of our favorite Patreon comments. So don't be like Swartzwelder and be silent for decades, listen along now!

What A Cartoon! - The Owl House "The Intruder"

Chosen by premium Patreon subscriber Duckmeat, we're chatting about one of Disney's best recent cartoons, The Owl House! We first cover the career of series creator Dana Terrace and the show's many interesting inspirations. Then we cover the fourth episode of the series which is full of excitement and lore. So give a hoot and listen!

TalKing of the Hill - Bobby Slam

Peggy becomes a girls' sports coach and challenges the authority of Coach Kleehammer, who thinks her only job is to teach girls about their "monthlies." But when she stops wrestling from being a boys-only sport, Bobby and Connie are pitted against each other for a spot on the team! Listen in and learn all about the international feminite agenda, what an Oklahoma Car Wash is, and the importance of being the chef and not the weenie when you're playing pigs in a blanket. So sit back wit...

Talking Simpsons - Bart The Daredevil With Dan Ryckert

We welcome back our old pal Dan Ryckert (from the podcasts for Fire Escape and Panning The Stream) for a story of childish shenanigans! After some fun pro wrestling chat, we delve into the history of classical music, Truckasaurus, Dr. Hibbert, professional stuntmen, the...

What A Cartoon! - SpongeBob SquarePants "Chocolate with Nuts/Mermaidman and Barnacleboy V"

CHOCOLATE! And by that we mean, we're returning to SpongeBob this week at the request of our guest (and one of our top Patreon supporters), Devin! First, we delve into the careers of a few unsung artists in the world of Bikini Bottom. Then we cover two of the best episodes ever from the end of the third season, so grab your candy bar bags and get ready for some fancy living!

TalKing of the Hill - The Son That Got Away

This week, nearly one third of the way through the second season, King of the Hill finally remembers the Souphanousinphones exist! That's right: Kahn, Kahn Jr., and Minh make their grand return to the series, as an innocent journey into some caves leads the adults to think the kids are exploring... each others' bodies. It's a classic episode that features not only the secret fate of Weird Al Yankovic, but also the grand debut of the one and only Monsignor Martinez. So vaya con dios and get re...

Talking Simpsons - The Great Money Caper With Stephen Sajdak

This week's season 12 episode is all about films and imitating them, so we're joined by returning favorite Stephen Sajdak, cohost of the great We Hate Movies podcast! As Homer and Bart become experts in grifting, they end up being conned themselves after imitating one trick too many. Somehow that leads to a crazy courtroom trial and an even wackier last ...

Listen to Us Talk About The Simpsons Movie on This Week's We Hate Movies!

Hey folks,

Just dropping a quick note to let you know we're on this week's We Hate Movies podcast talking about The Simpsons Movie! Andrew, Stephen, Eric, and Chris have been such great guests for us in the past that we were honored to be on an extra-long episode of their show talking about the subject we know best. We'll be co...

What A Cartoon! - The Adventures of Rocky And Bullwinkle "Rue Britannia Finale"

Hokey smokes! Chosen by premium Patreon subscriber Phil, it's time to cover one of the most important (and best) TV cartoons ever made, Rocky And Bullwinkle! We delve deep into Cold War history to chart how this show blazed a trail for smart writing in kids TV, its crossover appeal to adults, its enduring legacy, and so much more. Then we discuss the finale of the season 2 classic "Rue Britannia " (freely available on YouTube 2021-05-10 03:59:59 +0000 UTC View Post

Hercules Will Be Our What A Cartoon Movie Episode for June 2021!

The results are in! Thanks to your votes, next month's episode of the What A Cartoon Movie podcast will be 1997's Hercules, the first movie in our summer of the Disney Renaissance. Folks on the $5 level of our Patreon can hear the extended free preview of this podcast when it goes live on Monday, June ...